Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery-BAMS

BAMS course is included under AYUSH courses in India. BAMS is a UG level medical course of 5.5 years of duration. BAMS graduates are employed as Ayurvedic physicians or doctors. The syllabus of BAMS course includes study of Ayurveda Medicine and Surgery for treatment of human disorders. Post completing BAMS candidates can pursue M.S. (Master of Surgery) and M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) in Ayurveda.

The eligibility criteria of BAMS course is the same as of MBBS. Class 12 science students will at least 50% marks are eligible to study Ayurvedic medicine. Admission to BAMS course is granted through NEET exam. The admission process of the BAMS course is conducted by AYUSH Admission Central Counselling Committee (AACCC). Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU, Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Pune, Patanjali Ayurved College, Haridwar are some of the leading BAMS colleges in India. The fee of the BAMS course ranges between Rs 50,000 to 70,000 annually.

BAMS course overview

ParticularsDetails
Course nameBachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)
Duration of course5.5 years
EligibilityPassed or appearing class 12 with minimum 50% marks (general category)
Minimum age17 years
Exam acceptedNEET